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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.03, 8,641.57 and 4,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.03, 8,641.57 and 4,029.73 is: 5,558.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.03 : 8,641.57 = 4,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.03/8,641.57 = 4,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.03x = 8,641.57 × 4,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.03x = 34,823,193.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,823,193.88/6,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.34

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